Test automation is becoming a must for meeting the challenges of modern software development. We use automation to replace repetitive and tedious manual testing; ensure the consistency and repeatability of tests; perform tests that are difficult to run manually and so on. Yet, many automation initiatives fail to deliver the desired results and tools often end up as "shelfware". This webinar will explore the preconditions for successful test automation and describe some of the typical obstacles. What is needed in the organisation, what kind of specialized skills we need as testers and what can we expect in terms of return-on-investment?…....